Province                                      Nakhon Phanom

Nearest major Town             Nakhon Phanom

Coordinates (GE)                   17.713192, 104.382176

Date of visit                              25-April-2015

Access                                         Easy – Blacktop

More Photos                           None

References

http://www.joninisaan.com/dinosaurs-footprint-park/

North of Nakhon Phanom, a small site on the left. Easily missed, but worth a stop. It looks like the footprints were uncovered during road construction and luckily someone recognised their worth. (But I could be wrong)

Other Historical sites in the area

None noted at this time

Other points of interest in the area

None noted at this time

Province                                Korat

Nearest major Town       Korat

Coordinates (GE)             14.857990, 102.027001

Date of visit                        22-April-2015

Access                                   Easy – Blacktop

More Photos                     None

References

http://www.tourismthailand.org/See-and-Do/Sights-and-Attractions-Detail/Khorat-Fossil-Museum–360

http://www.khoratfossil.org/engmuseum/

http://www.khoratfossil.org/engmuseum/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=57

http://www.oneweirdglobe.com/destination-nakhon-ratchasimas-petrified-wood-museum/

http://koratfart.com/features-of-korat/rockwood-fossils-park-korat-from-the-miocene/

 A very friendly and quite extensive museum of natural history seemingly in the middle of nowhere.

Well worth the visit though. The staff went out of their way to be helpful during our visit.

The signposting indicates a Fossil wood Museum. And although Fossil wood features heavily in the displays, there is much more to see.

Other Historical sites in the area

None noted at this time

 Other points of interest in the area

None noted at this time

Province                            Udon Thani

Nearest major Town    Udon Thani

Coordinates (GE)     17.407091, 103.236454

Date of visit                   24- April-2015

Access                               Fairly Easy – Blacktop

More Photos    Link

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ban_Chiang

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/575

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297939-d321180-Reviews-Ban_Chiang-Udon_Thani_Udon_Thani_Province.html

http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/banchiang.html

 Dating from the Neolithic period, it is thought that it is one of the sites defining the origin of the Bronze Age. The site was discovered in 1966 and has recently been developed, with a new museum building containing artefacts discovered in the area. The original excavation is a few hundred metres away in the grounds of the Wat.

 Other Historical sites in the area

None noted at this time

 Other points of interest in the area

None noted at this time

Province                                Khon Kaen

Nearest major Town       Khon Kaen

Coordinates (GE)             15.879767, 102.909103

Date of visit                        23-April-2015

Access                                   A little tricky – Minor roads

More Photos                      Link

References

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297926-d1831068-Reviews-Prasat_Pueai_Noi-Khon_Kaen_Khon_Kaen_Province.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g297926-d1831068-i36629309-Prasat_Pueai_Noi-Khon_Kaen_Khon_Kaen_Province.html

http://www.tour-bangkok-legacies.com/Bangkok_Travelbug-May12.html#prasat

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zkfL46QaxCjE.kkaQTIhBcQGI&hl=en_US

Apparently built somewhere in the 11th – 12th century (CE) it is styled after Angkor Wat. It is considered the largest Khmer ruin in the upper Northeast of Thailand.

Other Historical sites in the area

None noted at this time

Other points of interest in the area

None noted at this time

Province                              Petchabun

Nearest major Town     Wichienburi

Coordinates (GE)            15.486547, 101.144858

Date of visit                       12-August-2015

Access                                   Fairly Easy – Minor roads

More Photos                      Link

References

http://www.asiatravelroutes.com/en/thailand/historical-parks/si-thep-historical-park/khao-khlang-nok-ancient-monument.html

http://www.alltravels.com/thailand/phetchabun/si-thep/photos/current-photo-34323142

http://art-in-sea.com/en/photography-database/thais-art/thais-art-catagories/dvaravti-art/item/846-dvaravati_art-khao-klang-nok-monument.html

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Khao_Klang_Nok

https://southeastasiankingdoms.wordpress.com/2014/11/10/khao-klang-nok/

Not far from the Sri Thep historical park a Dvaravati era pyramid. This is quite unique. Excavations are continuing in the surrounding area, it is likely a much larger site than is obvious. Most surprising is that it was only discovered relatively recently (~40 years or so)

Other Historical sites in the area

Sri Thep Historical Park – major settlement

Prang Reusi

Other points of interest in the area

Wichienburi – Driving north on the minor roads you may encounter Thailand’s only onshore oilfield.

Not far from Wichienburi itself is a shrine dedicated to King Naresuen.

Province                             Petchabun

Nearest major Town     Wichienburi

Coordinates (GE)           15.488542, 101.157328

 Date of visit                     12-August-2015

Access                                   Fairly Easy – Minor roads

More Photos                     Link

References

http://www.asiatravelroutes.com/en/thailand/historical-parks/si-thep-historical-park/prang-reusi-ancient-monument.html

http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=15.488619&lon=101.157571&z=19&m=b&permpoly=19702132

 Not far from the Sri Thep historical park, and located within a sanctuary, it is thought to have been constructed around the 1tth century (CE?). The Thai word Reusi translates to Hermit or Recluse, so possibly reflects on the sanctuary that encloses it.

Other Historical sites in the area

Sri Thep Khao Klang Nok – a Dvaravati era pyramid

Sri Thep Historical Park – major settlement

Other points of interest in the area

Wichienburi – Driving north on the minor roads you may encounter Thailand’s only onshore oilfield.

Not far from Wichienburi itself is a shrine dedicated to King Naresuen.

Province                             Petchabun

Nearest major Town     Wichienburi

Coordinates (GE)           15.466083, 101.147478

Date of visit                      12-August-2015

Access                                 Fairly Easy – Minor roads

More Photos    Link

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Si_Thep_District

http://teakdoor.com/central-thailand-forum/106636-sri-thep-historical-park.html

 Dated to the 6th or 7th Century (CE?) a major site with a moat surround. Apparently built in 2 stages with Dvaravati and Khmer influences.

Other Historical sites in the area

Sri Thep Khao Klang Nok – a Dvaravati era pyramid

Prasat Prang Ruesi

Other points of interest in the area

Wichienburi – Driving north on the minor roads you may encounter Thailand’s only onshore oilfield.

Not far from Wichienburi itself is a shrine dedicated to King Naresuen.

Province                             Si Sa Ket

Nearest major Town    Si Sa Ket Township

Coordinates (GE)            14.852439, 103.984544

Date of visit                       26-April-2015

Access                                 A little tricky. Minor roads

More Photos                   Link

References

http://memim.com/prang-ku-district.html

http://www.routeyou.com/en-th/location/view/48168770/prasat-prang-ku

http://thailandwildlife.photoshelter.com/image/I0000RSaKApgI06k

Built around 1000 Years ago. A smaller site, but impressive in its own way.

Other Historical sites in the area

Prasat Ta Leng

Prasat Hin Ban Samo

Other points of interest in the area

None noted at this time

Province      Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat)

Nearest major Town    Korat City

Coordinates (GE)   15.024736, 102.193453

Date of visit                22-April-2015

Access                            Easy – Blacktop Road

More Photos               Link

References

http://www.thaiwebsites.com/phanomwan.asp

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prasat_Phnom_Wan

http://www.bangkokpost.com/travel/20695_info_prasat-phanom-wan.html

Quite close to Korat city, it is thought to originate from the 15th Century (BE).

Other Historical sites in the area

Ban Non Wat

Pimai

Other points of interest in the area

Dan Kwian an ancient pottery village

Province                Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat)

Nearest major Town    Korat City

Coordinates (GE)          15.219669, 102.494342

Date of visit                      22-April-2015

Access                                 Easy – Blacktop Road

More Photos                    Link

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phimai

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phimai_Historical_Park

Pimai was one of the Khmer empire’s major centres. It was (and remains) an important Buddhist and Hindu site. Most buildings are thought to date from the 11th and 12 Century (CE)

Other Historical sites in the area

Ban Non Wat

Prasat Hin Phanom Wan

Other points of interest in the area

Pimai Salt is a major producer of refined table salt for SE Asia, using solution mining techniques. Their operation can be seen on the right as you proceed towards Pimai after turning off the main road. They are not open for tourist visits though.